2027 Tentative County Budget Process Begins
Summary
The board introduced Local Law No. 3 to allow exceeding the state 2% property tax cap when it builds the 2027 budget, with a public hearing October 6. Supervisors say state-mandated programs — Medicaid, child welfare, special education and more — already cost over $43 million, about 90% of the prior-year tax levy.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 5, 2026.
Impact analysis
Could allow a property tax levy above the 2% state cap in the 2027 budget; the mandate costs are $43 million-plus of county dollars.
County residents relying on mandated services, if the board uses the flexibility to fund them.
Property taxpayers if the board ultimately raises the levy above the cap.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Annual Session Day 1 - Nov 5, 2026
The Board was scheduled to accept the 2027 tentative budget, name a review committee, and set public hearings — the first steps toward final adoption that will shape county taxes and services next year.
Board of Supervisors Meeting - Sep 8, 2026
The board introduced Local Law No. 3 to allow exceeding the state 2% property tax cap when it builds the 2027 budget, with a public hearing October 6. Supervisors say state-mandated programs — Medicaid, child welfare, special education and more — already cost over $43 million, about 90% of the prior-year tax levy.
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